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WightWanderer is a YouTube Channel dedicated to the history & mysteries of the Isle of Wight.

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Latest posts by wightwanderer.bsky.social on Bluesky

The Triumphant Return of Diesel 03179 'Clive' (Footage, History & Interview)
YouTube video by WightWanderer The Triumphant Return of Diesel 03179 'Clive' (Footage, History & Interview)

An amazing day for railway preservation ❤️

27.10.2025 10:17 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
The Ryde & Seaview Tramway | Ghost Lines
YouTube video by WightWanderer The Ryde & Seaview Tramway | Ghost Lines

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17.10.2025 14:23 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
The Hayling Island Branchline | Disused Railways of the South
YouTube video by WightWanderer The Hayling Island Branchline | Disused Railways of the South

A walk through the fascinating history of the Hayling Island Railway 🎥

youtu.be/3cG1EFwku5E?...

05.10.2025 19:12 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Saving the OLDEST Railway Carriage on the Isle of Wight
YouTube video by WightWanderer Saving the OLDEST Railway Carriage on the Isle of Wight

The Flying Railway Carriage 👐

This 1872 railway carriage has just been saved by the Osle of Wight Steam Railway 🚂

#trains #steamtrain #rails #station #isleofwight #railroad #video #oldtrains

18.08.2025 07:49 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
What were the LARGEST Locomotives to run on the Isle of Wight?
YouTube video by WightWanderer What were the LARGEST Locomotives to run on the Isle of Wight?

Bigger isn't always better ... in a manner of speaking 👐

This week ... Join me as I take a look at some of the largest engines to ever cross the Solent 📽

#WightWanderer #trainvideos #steam #diesel #locomotive #railway #station

10.08.2025 06:38 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
IWSR locomotive 41313 at the Mid Norfolk Railway Gala 2025 - Presented by WightWanderer
YouTube video by Isle of Wight Steam Railway IWSR locomotive 41313 at the Mid Norfolk Railway Gala 2025 - Presented by WightWanderer

I did a commission video for the Isle of Wight Steam Railway looking into why locomotive sharing is so important for heritage lines 📽

#steamtrain #loco #trainvideos #midnorfolkrailway

30.07.2025 07:56 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Runaway Trains & Wet Rails | What is the Steepest Railway on the Isle of Wight?
YouTube video by WightWanderer Runaway Trains & Wet Rails | What is the Steepest Railway on the Isle of Wight?

Runaway Trains & Wet Rails 🚂

Join me as I discover the Steepest Railways on the Isle of Wight 📽

#railways #Hill #gradient #incline #tunnel #history #steamtrain

28.07.2025 19:34 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
How OLD is the Solent Tunnel? | The Fixed Link
YouTube video by WightWanderer How OLD is the Solent Tunnel? | The Fixed Link

The Solent Tunnel ... a controversial subject ... but exactly how old is it? 🤔

08.07.2025 14:35 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
This 153 Year Old Brake Van is Being Saved | Railway Relics
YouTube video by WightWanderer This 153 Year Old Brake Van is Being Saved | Railway Relics

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31.05.2025 08:27 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Drivers Eye View | Isle of Wight Standard Tube Stock 1990 (Full Length with Audio)
YouTube video by WightWanderer Drivers Eye View | Isle of Wight Standard Tube Stock 1990 (Full Length with Audio)

#cabride #trainvideo #ukrailfan #driverseyeview

02.05.2025 22:55 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
What's Next for Ashey Station? (Interview Segment with Marc Morgan-Huws)
YouTube video by WightWanderer What's Next for Ashey Station? (Interview Segment with Marc Morgan-Huws)
28.04.2025 18:08 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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On the Footplate of W24 Calbourne 🚂 #steamlocomotive #trainvideo #youtuber #railway

Full video:
youtu.be/J60mFsCLnqc?...

26.04.2025 17:48 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Calbourne W24: An iconic living link to the Isle of Wight’s steam railway past celebrates 100 years Jack from Wight Wanderer presents a video marking 100 years of Calbourne, the last O2 Class locomotive

Jack from Wight Wanderer presents a video marking 100 years of Calbourne, the last O2 Class locomotive

#iwnews #IsleofWight

26.04.2025 07:33 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Isle of Wight Standard Tube Stock (Rare Footage with Audio + Cab Ride) | 3000 Subscriber Special
YouTube video by WightWanderer Isle of Wight Standard Tube Stock (Rare Footage with Audio + Cab Ride) | 3000 Subscriber Special

Old footage or the Island Line on the Isle of Wight #islandline #standardstock #Londonunderground #tubetrain #trainvideos #1980s

20.04.2025 18:29 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
What's Next for Ashey Station?
YouTube video by WightWanderer What's Next for Ashey Station?

Heritage Railway News! 🎥

Full steam ahead for Ashey Station 🚂

#wightwanderer #railwaystation #heritagerail #ukrailfan #isleofwight #importantnews #steamtrains

18.04.2025 18:13 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
The Forgotten Station at Morton Common | Isle of Wight Railway
YouTube video by WightWanderer The Forgotten Station at Morton Common | Isle of Wight Railway

A station or not a station? 🤔

04.04.2025 17:20 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Can I Solve This Railway Mystery?
YouTube video by WightWanderer Can I Solve This Railway Mystery?

Can I Solve A Railway Mystery? 🤔

#mysteries #ukrailfan #history #abandonedrailway #traintracks #youtuber #britishhistory

29.03.2025 10:07 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Hunt for the Oldest Railway Carriage on the Isle of Wight
YouTube video by WightWanderer Hunt for the Oldest Railway Carriage on the Isle of Wight

Can I find a Railway Carriage from 1862?
#wightwanderer #ukrailfan #trainvideos #railway #abandoned

24.03.2025 23:51 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Steam Locomotives of the Isle of Wight | W8 Freshwater
YouTube video by WightWanderer Steam Locomotives of the Isle of Wight | W8 Freshwater

#trainguy #trainvideos #ukrailfan #locomotivehistory #steamengine

16.03.2025 19:24 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
The Story of Freshwater | Steam Locomotives of the Isle of Wight
YouTube video by WightWanderer The Story of Freshwater | Steam Locomotives of the Isle of Wight

She's back!! ❤️

#steamlocomotive #isleofwightsteamrailway #tankengine

14.03.2025 23:10 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Does Ventnor Still Need A Railway? | 1 Year Later
YouTube video by WightWanderer Does Ventnor Still Need A Railway? | 1 Year Later

Does Ventnor need a Railway? 🤔

14.02.2025 19:50 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
The Mysterious Engine that Built the Isle of Wight's Railways | The Story of Stuart
YouTube video by WightWanderer The Mysterious Engine that Built the Isle of Wight's Railways | The Story of Stuart
01.02.2025 18:24 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Where did the old Isle of Wight Tube Trains go? | The Class 483's
YouTube video by WightWanderer Where did the old Isle of Wight Tube Trains go? | The Class 483's

Where did they go? 🤔

#WightWanderer #isleofwight #islandline #railwaysuk #tubetrain #underground

26.01.2025 10:40 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
The THIRD Railway Terminus in Ventnor | 2000 Subscriber Special
YouTube video by WightWanderer The THIRD Railway Terminus in Ventnor | 2000 Subscriber Special

The Forgotten GHOST STATION on the Isle of Wight 👻

#abandoedrailwaysuk #loststation #exploration #railwaytunnel #isleofwight #railwayhistory #victorian

18.01.2025 08:47 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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WightWanderer 2024 Playlist (In Order) - YouTube Every 2024 Episode In Order Of Date Published - Without Update, Short or Extra Videos

Binge every episode of WightWanderer from 2024 in order 👣

#wightwanderer #walkinguk #ukhistory #YouTube #bingewatch #playlist #abandonedrailwaysuk

02.01.2025 19:32 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
The Cement Mills Tramway (With Rare Footage) | Tramways of the Wight
YouTube video by WightWanderer The Cement Mills Tramway (With Rare Footage) | Tramways of the Wight

One last WightWanderer video for 2024 🎥

Merry Crimbo! 🥂

27.12.2024 23:50 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Steam on the Isle of Wight | Ryde to Ventnor (Rare Footage)
YouTube video by WightWanderer Steam on the Isle of Wight | Ryde to Ventnor (Rare Footage)

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14.12.2024 09:14 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Thank you to our local Bus company for installing a clock at our stop so we can tell if the bus is on time 👌

12.12.2024 12:47 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Can I survive a bovine peril? 🐮

Full Video Below ⬇️
youtu.be/-PN7JchaxZ8?...

#wightwanderer #Cows #countryside #whathappensnext

08.12.2024 07:48 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Mud, Moviestars & Mad Cows | Ep2 | Walks From The 80s
YouTube video by WightWanderer Mud, Moviestars & Mad Cows | Ep2 | Walks From The 80s

Mud, Moviestars & Mad Cows
#newepisode #wightwanderer #walking #isleofwight #rambling

07.12.2024 09:57 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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